The digital era has tremendously changed the mechanism of functioning and operations. While everyone is aware of the benefits attached to such convenient working, users at the same time are apprehensive while disclosing their personal information on the internet. Edusarc truly believes in building strong and long lasting relationships with its users and we value the risk perception of our clients qua privacy issues. Through this Privacy Policy we hereby apprise the users of this website about the mode and manner in which information submitted by the users of this website is designated to be used, processed and stored.

What kind of information shall be accessible to us?

The information obtained by Edusarc shall encompass personal as well as non- personal information.

Personal information includes but is not limited to particulars that can identify or recognize a person or could reasonably be correlated to a person. Name of a person, age of a person, educational qualification of a person are some examples of personal information that shall be obtained by Edusarc for legitimate purposes.

Non-personal information pertains to information with respect to IP Address, Cookies, Device Identification and so on.

Purpose of collection of information

The solitary objective of collecting information is to enable us to deliver our services effectively to our users and clients and furthermore to help us to maintain and enhance the standards as well as quality of our services.

How the information provided by the users shall be used?

In order to maintain transparency in our working mechanism, we hereby adopted a policy to juxtapose the privacy concerns with respect to transparency issues.

As per our policy, information shall not be used for any purpose except to deliver our services, to cater to legal compliance from our end or for any other legitimate cause/reason. This includes but is not limited to

• Meet the obligations of any law applicable to us
• Comply with or Enforce any government request
• Enforce any terms and conditions of use as stated on our website
• Detection as well as prevention of any fraud, addressing any type of security issue or technical issue
• Protection of any kind of harm to the website including but not limited to the rights of Edusarc
• Addressing any kind of dispute which cannot be resolved at the preliminary stage and makes it imperative to reveal certain particulars or information
• Any other unforeseen circumstance that makes it imperative to disclose and share the information so obtained
• Maintenance and updation of our records

The said information shall also be shared by us with our agents, universities/institutions/Visa offices/affiliates or any other person or entity as shall be imperative in order to deliver our services to the interested parties. The users/interested parties/persons supplying or submitting information give consent by way of implication with respect to use of the information by our agents, universities or any other person or entity as shall be necessary for delivering services. It is specifically stated having at the hindsight multi-level platforms of data-sharing, Edusarc shall not be responsible for misuse of information on the part of any other entity which forms an integral part of our service-related chain. It is further stated that Edusarc does not take the responsibility with regard to violation of confidentiality on the part of any other entity with whom it is imperative to share information in the context of our obligations for delivering services.

No information shall be used by us without the prior consent of a person or a user of this website.

It is however specifically stated that by accessing the website i.e. Edusarc.in or by submission of any documents by a user or an interested party, either online or through any mode whatsoever or by performing any act that showcases interest of a person in this website, as the case maybe, shall be deemed to be an implied consent on the part of such user/ person/ interested party, to the use of any information- whether personal/non-personal, in the manner as aforementioned in this Privacy Policy.

Where will the information be stored?

As per our data storage policy, the information presented/offered by a person shall be stored on safe and secure web servers in order to guard the data of the users of this website from any kind of security threats. The said web-servers are well-equipped with strong and stringent safety as well as security features which continuously protect the information so provided. Even though reasonable care is taken to safeguard the data and information supplied by the users of this website, Edusarc shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever at any point of time for any misuse or abuse of the information provided by the users of this website.

We can only adopt and implement stringent steps to protect and safeguard information but the inbuilt systemic perils qua safety including any unauthorised access or wrongful interception of any information in any manner whatsoever shall be treated as a ‘digital accident’ beyond the reach and control of Edusarc. It is also specifically stated that Edusarc shall not be responsible for the safety and security of data and information in transit.

Note: Edusarc reserves its right to store and retain information of its users/visitors/clients, post delivery of service for the purpose of maintaining and updating records of Edusarc.

Cookies

Cookies are small data files that are sent to a user of the website and saved on the hard drive of the computer of the user. Edusarc uses cookies in order to enhance its ability to improve its services that are offered to its users.

It is brought to notice of the users that third party cookies may also be placed on the website of Edusarc. However, it is specifically stated that Edusarc shall not be responsible for the practices of the said third parties and the users are advised and directed to refer to the privacy policy of such third parties in case of any clarifications.

Usage of this website by children

Persons below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use this website. The Access on behalf of persons below the age of 18 years must be made only through a parent or guardian or a person above the age of 18 years responsible for acting on behalf of such minor.

Third Party access, services or use

Edusarc reserves its right to use third-party services (for instance-payment gateways, promotions on the website of Edusarc and so on). Edusarc shall not be responsible for the interaction of the users with such third parties. It is specifically stated that once the users or visitors are redirected to any other link or website or leave the website of Edusarc, the users shall cease to be governed by the Privacy Policy of Edusarc and shall be governed by the policies of such third parties.

It is also brought to the notice of the users/visitors of this website that the third parties may be situated in a jurisdiction different from yours ours. In such a case, the information of the users may be subject to laws and jurisdiction as may be applicable to such third parties.

Changes/ alteration to the Privacy Policy

The Privacy Policy may be subject to alteration or changes as found necessary or at the discretion of Edusarc, at any point of time. No explicit notice shall be given to the users of the website with respect to any changes in the Privacy Policy. The users of this website are therefore advised to peruse the contents of the Privacy Policy from time to time.

It is pertinent to note that unless stated otherwise, our present privacy policy shall be applicable to all the information we possess about the users of this website.

Note: Edusarc always strives to provide a smooth and hassle free experience to its users. In case of any changes, alteration or in case you want to amend or delete any personal information, you may please contact us at info@edusarc.in

In case of any queries or questions with respect to the Privacy Policy of Edusarc, you may reach our Grievance Redressal Officer at info@edusarc.in.

By using the website namely edusarc.in, you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you object to any terms or conditions, as stated below, please do not use this website.

Conditions of Privacy

Please read carefully the Privacy Policy (add link for access) as available on our website, which forms a part of the present conditions of use. By reading or accessing the said policy and present terms and conditions, you give an implied consent the same.

Communication through electronic means

The users of this website give consent to receive communications from edusarc.in electronically including but not limited to emails, text messages, push notifications or messages, miscellaneous notices of any nature. The users agree that such electronic communications as sent by edusarc to its users satisfied the legal requirement of sending any communications in writing to its users.

Conduct of use

Utmost precaution shall be taken by the users while accessing this website and the users undertake to use this website for lawful purposes only. The users of this website agree to use the website in a manner which is not derogatory, defamatory, in violation of any terms and conditions of use or in violation of the privacy policy, otherwise illegal as per the laws applicable to the user or otherwise objectionable or injurious to any third party. The users of edusarc.in agree not to send any messages or post any content on the website of edusarc which consist of any kind of software viruses or any manner threatens or discredits emanch.ca. The users are strictly prohibited from impersonating any person or entity, or otherwise submit false or misleading information to emanch.ca in any manner whatsoever. Edusarc does not take any responsibility with respect to the authenticity of the content or information provided by its users or any third party. In case any information appears to be false or misleading or otherwise illegitimate or not in accordance with the law, edusarc reserves its right to take such action against such person or entity as shall be appropriate under such circumstances. In addition to the aforementioned, edusarc reserves its right to remove or deal with (as the case maybe) any false or misleading content which can prove to be detrimental to the interests of edusarc.

By using the website, the users give warrant that users own and agree that the content or information being provided by them is accurate and genuine and is legitimate as per the laws applicable to the user and that the information being supplied by the users does not violate any terms and conditions of this website and is completely legal or legitimate.

Your account

The users of this website may be required to create a login account in order to access the services provided by edusarc.in The users shall be solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their accounts as well as the password. The users further agree to take responsibility of the complete use and all activities being carried out under their respective accounts.

Use of website by a minor

The use of this website is permitted only to persons who are major as per the applicable laws which are in force at the time of use of the website. Edusarc strictly permits use of this website by an adult only. In case, the person using this website is below the legal age as applicable to the respective law applicable to the place, the same shall be done with the involvement of a parent or guardian on behalf of such minor person. Edusarc takes no responsibility of any activity or use on the part of a person who is a minor (as per the law applicable to such person)

Indemnification

The users or any third party (as the case maybe), undertake to indemnify edusarc.in for any dispute or claims as may arise in respect of any content or information supplied by the users or any third party.

It is also stated that Edusarc shall not be responsible for any kind of loss as claimed by any person. Further Edusarc shall also not be responsible for any events beyond the control of Edusarc.

Copyrights and Trademarks

The complete content as available on the website of edusarc.in including but not limited to the text, graphics, images, logo(s), audio(s), visuals, data and software comprises as property which belongs solely to edusarc.in or to the suppliers of the said content (wherever applicable) and is protected by the National and well as international copyright laws. Since the above-said content is the exclusive property of edusarc.in, you agree not to use the same in any manner whatsoever except with the consent of edusarc.in

In addition to the aforementioned, the images, logos and graphics as appearing on the website of edusarc are also the trademarks of edusarc. The users of this website agree not to use any such trademark of edusarc in any manner whatsoever in relation to similar services or any other services which shall cause confusion or has any likelihood of causing confusion amongst the public or amongst the present and potential users of this website. The said trademarks shall further not be used in any manner whatsoever which shall discredit or has the tendency of discrediting edusarc.in

Other business or services

While using the website of Edusarc.in, the users might also access the softwares of any third parties. Edusarc does not take any responsibility with respect to the softwares of any third party and such use shall be governed by the terms and conditions of such other third party.

Nature of internet

While all requisite efforts shall be made to give the users of this website an uninterrupted access and usage of this website, however, edusarc shall not be responsible for occurrence of any error or abrupt suspension of the website attributable to the nature of the internet being used by the user.

Amendment or alteration of the terms and conditions of the website

edusarc reserves its right to change, alter or amend any of the terms and conditions or the contents of the website, without any explicit or prior notice to the users, at any point of time. In order to stay updated with respect to the same, the users are suggested to check for any alterations or changes from time to time.

Disputes

Any dispute or claim in relation to any services provided by edusarc.in shall be encouraged to be resolved at the initial stages itself through mutual resolution. In case no effective preliminary settlement is reached, the said dispute or claim (as the case may be) shall be decided by the sole arbitrator as appointed by edusarc at the relevant time.

Jurisdiction and applicable laws

Any claim or dispute shall be amenable to the Indian laws as applicable at the relevant time, the place i.e. SAS Nagar, (Mohali) Punjab, India, being the forum of choice as well as the locus of operations.

By the access or use of this website, you agree to abide by and be bound by the terms and conditions of this website which are subject to changes and modifications from time to time as and when the need arises. In case you do not wish to be bound by the said terms and conditions, you may not use this website and Emanch shall not responsible, in any manner whatsoever, in respect of any use which is not in consonance with the terms and conditions as specified on the website.